"I won." RT @charlescwcooke on what possible basis Obama was permitted to order this action in Syria without congressional approval?
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) September 23, 2014
This may be one of those few times when the president ignores the poll numbers, not to mention several members of Congress.
Most Americans think Obama needs Congressional approval for #ISIS plan http://t.co/tSHPezmO78 #InsidePolitics @NewDay pic.twitter.com/7w95Q9Mlb6
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 9, 2014
Cruz: “overwhelming air campaign” needed to take out ISIS. But it should “absolutely take congressional approval.” #ThisWeek
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) September 7, 2014
One of Obama's earliest backers, @timkaine is making a strong call on the Senate floor now for POTUS to seek Congressional approval. #ISIS
— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) September 9, 2014
"Absolutely," @SenRandPaul says, when asked if Obama needs Congressional approval. "He should have come before a joint session of Congress."
— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) September 11, 2014
.@SenBobCorker: it's a "huge mistake" for Obama not to seek Congressional approval for military action against #ISIS
— Ali Rogin (@AliRogin) September 17, 2014
Well, it’s obvious today that President Obama doesn’t believe he needs congressional approval to launch air strikes against Syria.
In new War Powers letter to Congress,Pres. Obama says it's not possible to estimate duration of attacks on terror targets in Syria & Iraq.
— PETER MAER (@petermaer) September 23, 2014
Pres Obama formally notifies Congress of strikes in Syria against Khorasan Group, to defend US and partners against Khorasan threats.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 23, 2014
U.S. Invokes Defense of Iraq in Saying Strikes in Syria Are Legalhttp://t.co/Lpj4qpwuaA
— Charlie Savage (@charlie_savage) September 23, 2014
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/514394261815828480
Even after ***PEARL HARBOR***, FDR went to Congress to get *permission* to wage war on Japan.http://t.co/T6b6KJLnlG
— Arthur Kimes (@ComradeArthur) September 23, 2014
https://twitter.com/jrsalzman/status/514255975768145922
https://twitter.com/Will_Antonin/status/509851218970415105
What did candidate Obama say in 2007?
“The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.
“As Commander-in-Chief, the President does have a duty to protect and defend the United States. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch.”
#YouMightBeALiberal if you protested Bush in Iraq after he got backing from the UN & Congress, but support Obama bombing Syria with neither.
— Razor (@hale_razor) September 23, 2014
https://twitter.com/DANEgerus/status/514508616091860994
To be noted that US bombs in Syria with neither US Congressional approval nor UNSG resolution.
— Vijay Prashad (@vijayprashad) September 23, 2014
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/514419034775760896
https://twitter.com/LibertarianSass/status/514394713529397249
Cinderella story, former Community Organizer, now about to start a war without congressional approval.
It's in the hole! IT'S IN THE HOLE!
— TinyShortBunkerInspectionHat (@Popehat) September 23, 2014
Hey, remember that time when Bush actually got (~99% unanimous) Congressional approval to start bombing? LIKE A POTUS IS SUPPOSED TO?
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) September 23, 2014
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